Camden Whitaker / Stephen H. Hochschuler

The Pocket Spine, edited by Camden Whitaker, MD, and Stephen H. Hochschuler, MD, is destined to become a favorite resource with all students of spine surgery, whether residents in training or experienced practitioners. It is small enough to fit in a lab coat or on a PDA but still provides comprehensive information on a wide spectrum of spinal conditions encountered in the clinical setting.

Divided into 11 chapters, this publication has been carefully organized and delivers information in an easy-to-read format. Each chapter outlines the presentation, evaluation, and nonoperative and operative treatment options for different spine pathologies from the cervical to the lumbar spine. Illustrations as well as charts and tables are included for quick reference to important data fields.

The spine surgeon will find this book a quick reference in daily practice. Medical students, residents, fellows, young practitioners, and other spinal allied health professionals will value it as a straightforward diagnosis and treatment guide. Put this book in your pocket or download the content to your PDA and you'll find a wealth of information at your fingertips!

Key Features

• Compact format offers quick-reference coverage
• Basic concepts are emphasized in concise terms
• Text is supported by a wealth of drawings, charts, and tables
• Easy-to-read outline structure provides a logical flow of content
• Comprehensive range of topics

• Chapter 1 Medical Management
• Chapter 2 Imaging
• Chapter 3 Head and Spine Trauma
• Chapter 4 Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
• Chapter 5 Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine
• Chapter 6 Spinal Deformities in Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult Patients
• Chapter 7 Low Back Pain
• Chapter 8 Lumbar Radiculopathy
• Chapter 9 Spinal Stenosis
• Chapter 10 Compression Fractures and Osteoporosis
• Chapter 11 Spinal Cord Tumors